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| name            = Minoru Maeda
| jpn-name        = 前田 実 (まえだ みのる)
| image          = [[File:Minoru Maeda.jpg|200px]]
| alt            = Minoru Maeda
| caption        = Minoru Maeda(right) with interviewer Yūichirō Oguro (2012).
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| birth_place    = Hokkaido, Japan
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| occupation      = Character Designer<br>Animation Supervisor<br>Animator
| years_active    = 1970-present
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'''Minoru Maeda''' served as character designer, animation supervisor, and a key animator on ''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Z]]''.
 
==Biography==
 
==Dragon Ball Roles/Positions==
 
*'''Key Animation (原画)'''
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 22]] (1986)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 29]] (1986)
**[[CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA]] (1989) (Not Credited)<ref>{{Cite web|URL=https://twitter.com/naoV47/status/962669318210113536|Website=Twitter|Title=@naoV47|Date=11 February 2018|AccessDate=14 August 2020}}</ref>
**''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kyōshū! Saiyan Commercial]]'' (1990) (No specific date)
**''[[DBZ Eyedrop Commercial]]'' (with Gohan and Kuririn) (1991)
 
*'''Animation Supervisor (作画監督)'''
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 1]] (1986)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 4]] (1986)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 8]] (1986)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 9]] (1986)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 15]] (1986)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 22]] (1986)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 29]] (1986)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 36]] (1986)
**''[[Dragon Ball Movie 1|Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shenlong]]'' (1986)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 50]] (1987)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 57]] (1987)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 64]] (1987)
**''[[Dragon Ball Movie 2|Dragon Ball: The Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle]]'' (1987)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 71]] (1987)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 82]] (1987)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 89]] (1987)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 97]] (1988)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 104]] (1988)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 112]] (1988)
**''[[Dragon Ball Movie 3|Dragon Ball: A Mystical Great Adventure]]'' (1988)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 119]] (1988)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 125]] (1988)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 132]] (1988)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 139]] (1988)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 146]] (1989)
**[[Dragon Ball Episode 153]] (1989)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 7]] (1989)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 1|Dragon Ball Z: The Movie]]'' (1989)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 14]] (1989)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 21]] (1989)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 28]] (1989)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 34]] (1990)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 2|Dragon Ball Z: The World’s Strongest Guy]]'' (1990)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 41]] (1990)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 48]] (1990)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 3|Dragon Ball Z: A Super Decisive Battle for Earth]]'' (1990)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 70]] (1990)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 77]] (1991)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 4|Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiyan Son Goku]]'' (1991)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 90]] (1991)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 95]] (1991)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 5|Dragon Ball Z: The Incredible Strongest vs Strongest]]'' (1991)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 107]] (1991)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 112]] (1991)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 117]] (1991)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 124]] (1992)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 6|Dragon Ball Z: Clash!! 10,000,000,000 Powerful Warriors]]'' (1992)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 142]] (1992)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans]]'' (1992)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 154]] (1992)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 164]] (1992)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|Dragon Ball Z: Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super-Warriors: Gohan and Trunks]]'' (1993)
 
*'''Chief Animator (チーフアニメーター)'''
**''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' (1986 - 89)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1]] – [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199]] (1989 - 93)
 
*'''Character Designer (キャラクターデザイン)'''
**''[[Dragon Ball (anime)|Dragon Ball]]'' (1986 - 89)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 1|Dragon Ball Z: The Movie]]'' (1989) (Not credited, see external link)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 2|Dragon Ball Z: The World’s Strongest Guy]]'' (1990) (Not credited, see external link)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 3|Dragon Ball Z: A Super Decisive Battle for Earth]]'' (1990) (Not credited, see external link)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 1|Dragon Ball Z: A Final, Solitary Battle: The Father of Z-Warrior Kakarrot, Who Challenged Freeza]]'' (1990)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 4|Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiyan Son Goku]]'' (1991) 
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 5|Dragon Ball Z: The Incredible Strongest vs Strongest]]'' (1991) (Not credited, see external link)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 6|Dragon Ball Z: Clash!! 10,000,000,000 Powerful Warriors]]'' (1992) (Not credited, see external link)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z Movie 7|Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Battle!! The Three Great Super Saiyans]]'' (1992) (Not credited, see external link)
**''[[Dragon Ball Z TV Special 2|Dragon Ball Z: Defiance in the Face of Despair!! The Remaining Super-Warriors: Gohan and Trunks]]'' (1993) (キャラクター設定)
**[[Dragon Ball Z Episode 1]] – [[Dragon Ball Z Episode 199]] (1989 - 93)
 
==Notable Anime Roles/Positions==
 
*'''In–Between Animation (動画)'''
**''Furious Ataro'': 81, 86 (1970)
**''Lupin the 3rd'': 1, 7, 8 (1971)
**''Panda! Go, Panda!'' (1972)
**''Akado Suzunosuke'': 1, 3, 7, 13, 17, 25, 30, 36, 42, 44, 49 (1972 - 73)
 
*'''Title animation (タイトルアニメーション)'''
**''Touch'' (1985 - 87)
**''Hiatari Ryōkō!'': Title animation 1, title animation 2, title animation 3 (1987 - 88)
 
*'''Key Animation (原画)'''
**''Secret Akko-chan'': 94 (1970) (作画)
**''Magical Mako-chan'': 6, 15 (1970 - 71) (作画)
**''Star of the Giants'': 149, 154, 159, 164, 169, 173, 178 (1971)
**''Mazinger Z'': 15 (1973)
**''Isamu the Wilderness Boy'': 50 (1974)
**''Judo Sanka'': 5, 9, 13, 16 (1974) (作画)
**''Original Genius Bakabon'': 60, 69, 75, 83, 95, 107, 117, 185, 187, 201 (1976 - 77)
**''New Giant Star'': 52 (1978)
**''New Giant Star 2'': 23 (1979)
**''The Rose of Versailles'': 2 (1979)
**''Go For It, Tabuchi-kun!!'' (1979)
**''Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Dinosaur'' (1980)
**''Moby Dick Five'': 1, 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 25 (1980)
**''Go For It, Tabuchi: After the Ball Game'' (1980)
**''The New Adventures of Gigantor'': 15 (1981)
**''Dr. Slump Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island'' (1981)
**''Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure'' (1982)
**''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: The Great Round-the-World Race'' (1983)
**''Nine (Movie)'' (1983)
**''Papa Mama Bye bye'' (1984)
**''Dr. Slump & Arale-chan HoYoYo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle'' (1984)
**''Murasaki Shikibu The Tale of Genji'' (1987)
**''Nozomi Witches'': 2 (1992)
**''Street Fighter II V'': Ending 1 (1995)
**''Thanks For The Courage, Bomberman: I Will Hear'' (1995) (ボンバーマン原画)
**''Lupin III: Dead or Alive'' (1996)
**''Lupin III: The Secret of Twilight Gemini'' (1996) (Ending Animation)
**''Jungle Emperor Leo'' (1997)
**''Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002'': (Opening 1), (Ending 1), (Ending 2), (Ending 3)  (2001 - 02)
**''Daigunder'': 1, 39 (2002)
**''Oh My Goddess!'': 8, 17, 20, 23, 25 (2005)
**''Anpanman'': Opening, 500, Ending Animation (1988 – Ongoing)
 
*'''Production progress (製作進行)'''
**''Chappy the Witch'': 31 (1972)
 
*'''Picture Composition? (画面構成)'''
**''Touch 2, The Farewell Gift'' (1986)
**''Touch 3: Don't Pass Me By'' (1987)
 
*'''Animation Supervision Cooperation (作画監督協力)'''
**''Street Fighter II V'' (1995)
 
*'''Animation Supervisor (作画監督)'''
**''Go For It, Tabuchi: Violent Pennant Contest'' (1980)
**''Go For It, Tabuchi: After the Ball Game'' (1980)
**''Dr. Slump Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island'' (1981)
**''Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure'' (1982)
**''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: The Great Round-the-World Race'' (1983)
**''Nine 3: Final'' (1984)
**''Dr. Slump & Arale-chan HoYoYo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle'' (1984)
**''Dr. Slump & Arale-chan Ho-Yo-Yo! Dream Metropolitan Mecha Police'' (1985)
**''Dr. Slump'': 26, 73, 80, 86, 92, 95, 96, 98, 102, 104, 108, 110, 114, 116, 118, 120, 124, 127, 128, 133, 134, 138, 141, 144, 147, 151, 155, 157, 162, 164, 167, 170, 173, 178, 179, 184, 185, 189, 190, 194, 197, 200, 204, 206, 211, 212, 216, 218, 222, 223, 228, 229, 234, 235, 242 (1981 - 86)
**''Touch, Ace Without A Number On His Back'' (1986)
**''Touch'': 1, 6, 12, 18, 23, 28, 33, 40, 55, 56, 78, 79 (1985 - 86)
**''Honey the Bug Dance Megarom Girl 4622'' (1987)
**''Sunny Ryoko! You Were There in a Dream'' (1988)
**''Go! Anpanman: Santa Claus Disappears'' (1988)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Shining Star's Tear'' (1989)
**''Madonna'': 1, 2 (1988 - 89)
**''Go! Wrestler Gundan'' (1989)
**''Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and the Christmas Valley'' (1989)
**''Sunset on Third Street'': 18B (1990)
**''Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack'' (1990)
**''Go! Anpanman: Omusubiman'' (1990)
**''The High Flying Adventures of Peter Pan'' (1990) (No specific date)
**''Go! Anpanman: Fly! Fly! Chibigon!'' (1991)
**''Go! Anpanman: Dokin-chan's Doki-Doki Calendar'' (1991)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Mysterious Jingle Bells'' (1991)
**''Anpanman'': 1, 13, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 66, 71, 76, 80, 99, 103, 107, 112, 131, 135, 138, 141, 143, 149, 156, 160, 165, 169 (1988 - 92)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Building Block Castle'' (1992)
**''Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and His Pleasant Friends'' (1992)
**''Go! Anpanman together (2)'' (1993)
**''Tama and Friends'': 1 (1993)
**''Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big Adventure'' (1993)
**''Kaiketsu Zorori Movie'' (1993)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School'' (1994)
**''Junkers Come Here: Memories of You'' (1994)
**''Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie'' (1994)
**''Go! Anpanman: Let's Defeat the Haunted Ship!!'' (1995)
**''Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and Your Happy Birthday'' (1995)
**''Street Fighter II V'': 1, 17, 22 (1995)
**''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Legend of the Supermutants'': 1 (1996)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes'' (1996)
**''Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" Punch'' (1996)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow'' (1997)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Palm of the Hand to the Sun'' (1998)
**''Touch: Miss Lonely Yesterday'' (1998)
**''Go! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage Opens'' (1999)
**''Go! Anpanman: Tears of the Mermaid Princess'' (2000)
**''The Boy Who Saw the Wind'' (2000)
**''Go! Anpanman: Gomira’s Star'' (2001)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Roll and Lola's Floating Castle'' (2002)
**''Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002'': 52 (2002)
**''Let's Go Anpanman Rubie's Wish'' (2003)
**''Anime Koten Bungaku Kan'': 2 (2003)(No specific date)
**''PoPoLoCrois'': 2, 12, 18 (2003 - 04)
**''Go! Anpanman: Nyanii of the Country of Dream Cats'' (2004)
**''Go! Anpanman: Happy's Big Adventure'' (2005)
**''Gunparade Orchestra'': 10, 13, 17 (2005 - 06)
**''Go! Anpanman: Dolly of the Star of Life'' (2006)
**''Go! Anpanman: Sing! Dance! Everybody's Christmas'' (2006)
**''Go! Anpanman: Purun of the Bubble Ball'' (2007)
**''Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Christmas of Tears'' (2007)
**''Go! Anpanman: Rinrin the Fairy's Secret'' (2008)
**''Yanase Takashi Märchen Gekijou'': 20, 21, 22 (2008)
**''Go! Anpanman: Franken-Robo-kun's Surprised Christmas'' (2008)
**''Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars'' (2009)
**''Let's get started with Anpanman! Song and Gymnastics Manneko Dance'' (2009)
**''Go! Anpanman: Do your Best Creampanda! The Christmas Adventure'' (2009)
**''Go! Anpanman: Blacknose and the Magical Song'' (2010)
**''Go! Anpanman: Red-Nosed Chappy - The Christmas of Courage'' (2010)
**''Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles'' (2011)
**''Go! Anpanman: Revive Banana Island'' (2012)
**''Go! Anpanman: Doremifa Island's Christmas'' (2012)
**''Go! Anpanman: Fly! The Handkerchief of Hope'' (2013)
**''Go! Anpanman: Apple Boy and the Wishes For Everyone'' (2014)
**''Go! Anpanman: Mija and the Magic Lamp'' (2015)
**''Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the Lovely Christmas Present'' (2015)
**''Go! Anpanman: Nanda and Runda of the Toy Star'' (2016)
**''Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure'' (2017)
**''Go! Anpanman: Shine! Kurun and the Star of Life'' (2018)
**''Let's go! Anpanman: Sparkle! Princess Vanilla of the Land of Ice Cream'' (2019)
 
*'''Storyboard (絵コンテ)'''
**''Dr. Slump'': 120 (1983)
**''Anpanman'': 411B, 424A (1997)
 
*'''Chief Animator (チーフアニメーター)'''
**''Nine 2: Sweetheart Declaration'' (1983)
 
*'''Chief Animation Supervisor (総作画監督)'''
**''Dr. Slump'': 120 (1983) (チーフ作画監督)
**''Touch'' (1985 - 87)
**''Hiatari Ryōkō''! (1987 - 88)
**''Soreike! Anpanman Minami no Umi o Sukue!'' (1990)
**''Sore Ike! Anpanman: Otanjoubi Series'' (1995 – 96)
**''Touch: Cross Road'' (2001)
**''Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002'' (2001 – 02)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Life section Step 1 Genki 100 times!'' (2005)
**''Let's get started with Anpanman! Courage Rinrin! Let's have fun Singing and hand-playing Step 2'' (2006)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Color, number, shape'' (2006)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Play with hiragana'' (2006)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Color/Number/Shape Step 2 Yurin Rinrin! Iro/Kazu/Shape'' (2006)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! English version Play A・B・C'' (2006)
**''Anpanman'' (1988 – Ongoing)
 
*'''Mechanic designer (メカニック・デザイナー)'''
**''The New Adventures of Gigantor'' (1980 - 81)
 
*'''Character Designer (キャラクターデザイン)'''
**''Dr. Slump Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island'' (1981)
**''Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure'' (1982)
**''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: The Great Round-the-World Race'' (1983)
**''Dr. Slump & Arale-chan HoYoYo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle'' (1984)
**''Dr. Slump'' (1981 – 86)
**''Honey the Bug Dance Megarom Girl 4622'' (1987)
**''Bug tte Honey'' (1986 – 87)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Shining Star's Tear'' (1989)
**''Madonna'': 1, 2 (1988 - 89)
**''Go! Wrestler Gundan'' (1989)
**''Go! Anpanman: Omusubiman'' (1990)
**''Wrestler Corps Commander Holy Warrior Robin Jr.'' (1989 – 90)
**''The High Flying Adventures of Peter Pan'' (1990) (No specific date)
**''Ozanari Dungeon: The Tower of Wind'' (1991)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Building Block Castle'' (1992)
**''Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Penguin Villiage is Swelling Then Fair'' (1993)
**''Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big Adventure'' (1993)
**''Kaiketsu Zorori Movie'' (1993)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School'' (1994)
**''Go! Anpanman: Everyone Get Together! Anpanman World'' (1994)
**''Junkers Come Here: Memories of You'' (1994)
**''Go! Anpanman: Let's Defeat the Haunted Ship!!'' (1995)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes'' (1996)
**''Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" Punch'' (1996)
**''Lupin III: The Secret of Twilight Gemini'' (1996)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow'' (1997)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Palm of the Hand to the Sun'' (1998)
**''Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and His Strange Friend'' (1998)
**''Go! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage Opens'' (1999)
**''Monster Rancher'' (1999 - 2000)
**''Go! Anpanman: Tears of the Mermaid Princess'' (2000)
**''The Boy Who Saw the Wind'' (2000)
**''Go! Anpanman: Gomira’s Star'' (2001)
**''Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Roll and Lola's Floating Castle'' (2002)
**''Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002'' (2001 – 02)
**''Daigunder'' (2002)
**''Go for it! Anpanman singing is fun'' (2003)
**''Let's Go Anpanman Rubie's Wish'' (2003)
**''Anime Koten Bungaku Kan'': 2 (2003) (No specific date)
**''Go! Anpanman: Nyanii of the Country of Dream Cats'' (2004)
**''Go! Anpanman: Happy's Big Adventure'' (2005)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Life section Step 1 Genki 100 times!'' (2005)
**''Go! Anpanman: Dolly of the Star of Life'' (2006)
**''Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Blue Tears'' (2006)
**''Let's get started with Anpanman! Courage Rinrin! Let's have fun Singing and hand-playing Step 2'' (2006)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Color, number, shape'' (2006)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Play with Hiragana'' (2006)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Color/Number/Shape Step 2 Yurin Rinrin! Iro/Kazu/Shape'' (2006)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! English version Play A・B・C'' (2006)
**''Go! Anpanman: Purun of the Bubble Ball'' (2007)
**''Go! Anpanman: Horrorman and Hora-horako'' (2007)
**''Takashi Yanase fairy tale theater'' (2008)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Kisetsu no Uta'' (2008)
**''Go! Anpanman: Rinrin the Fairy's Secret'' (2008)
**''Go! Anpanman: Hiyahiyahiyarico and Babu-Babu-Baikinman'' (2008)
**''Yanase Takashi Märchen Gekijou'': 1, 20, 21, 22 (2008)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Kisetsu no Uta Kirarafuyu'' (2008)
**''Let's start with Anpanman! Song and Gymnastics Anpanman Exercise'' (2009)
**''Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars'' (2009)
**''Go! Anpanman: Baikinman VS Baikinman!?'' (2009)
**''Shinjuku Shin-chan'': 1, 2 (2008 - 09)
**''Let's get started with Anpanman! Song and Gymnastics Manneko Dance'' (2009)
**''Go! Anpanman: Blacknose and the Magical Song'' (2010)
**''Go! Anpanman: Run! The Exciting Anpanman Grand Prix'' (2010)
**''Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles'' (2011)
**''Go! Anpanman: Sing and Play! Anpanman and Mori's Treasure'' (2011)
**''Go! Anpanman: Revive Banana Island'' (2012)
**''Go! Anpanman: Rhythm and Play - Anpanman and the Strange Parasol'' (2012)
**''Go! Anpanman: Fly! The Handkerchief of Hope'' (2013)
**''Go! Anpanman: Mischievous Ghost and Cuddling Together'' (2013)
**''Go! Anpanman: Apple Boy and the Wishes For Everyone'' (2014)
**''Go! Anpanman: Mija and the Magic Lamp'' (2015)
**''Go! Anpanman: Nanda and Runda of the Toy Star'' (2016)
**''Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure'' (2017)
**''Go! Anpanman: Shine! Kurun and the Star of Life'' (2018)
**''Let's go! Anpanman: Sparkle! Princess Vanilla of the Land of Ice Cream'' (2019)
**''Anpanman'' (2008 – Ongoing)
**''Anime x Para: Who is Your Hero?'' (2017 – Ongoing)
 
==Notes==
*Also credited as 前田みのる in some anime. In, ''Go For It, Tabuchi: After the Ball Game'' he is credited as まえだみのる
 
==Interviews==
A list of known interviews or Q&As with the person. Must be from a reputable source and properly cited.
 
==External Links==
*[http://animesama.cocolog-nifty.com/animestyle/2012/04/150-def6.html  Minoru Maeda with Yūichirō Oguro]
*[https://www.suruga-ya.com/en/product/ZNAKI821206 Animage June 2012 issue has the Minoru Maeda and Yūichirō Oguro interview]
*[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=14 ANN Encyclopedia]
*[http://www.animatorscorner.com/staff_profile/6130 Animator's Corner - Minoru Maeda]
*[https://anidb.net/creator/2866 Anime Database]
*[https://w.atwiki.jp/sakuga/pages/1916.html Sakuga Wiki]
*[https://seesaawiki.jp/w/radioi_34/search?keywords=%C1%B0%C5%C4%BC%C2 Anime Staff Database Japanese Wiki]
*[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%89%8D%E7%94%B0%E5%AE%9F Japanese Wikipedia]
*[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26232#p753259 Dragon Ball Z: Kyōshū! Saiyan Commercial - kei17]
*[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/movie/ Under "MOVIE CHARACTERS & ITEMS" section of movies where he is not credited, see Minoru Maeda comment on the designs]
*[https://www.kanzenshuu.com/animation-production/database/staff-profile/?id=Minoru-Maeda Kanzenshuu Staff Profile]
 
==References==
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{{Cast & Staff}}
 
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Minoru Maeda
前田 実 (まえだ みのる)
Minoru Maeda(right) with interviewer Yūichirō Oguro (2012).
Born (1954-03-24) 24 March 1954 (age 72)
Hokkaido, Japan
Occupation Character Designer
Animation Supervisor
Animator
Years active 1970-present
v · d · e

Minoru Maeda served as character designer, animation supervisor, and a key animator on Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z.

Biography

Dragon Ball Roles/Positions

Notable Anime Roles/Positions

  • In–Between Animation (動画)
    • Furious Ataro: 81, 86 (1970)
    • Lupin the 3rd: 1, 7, 8 (1971)
    • Panda! Go, Panda! (1972)
    • Akado Suzunosuke: 1, 3, 7, 13, 17, 25, 30, 36, 42, 44, 49 (1972 - 73)
  • Title animation (タイトルアニメーション)
    • Touch (1985 - 87)
    • Hiatari Ryōkō!: Title animation 1, title animation 2, title animation 3 (1987 - 88)
  • Key Animation (原画)
    • Secret Akko-chan: 94 (1970) (作画)
    • Magical Mako-chan: 6, 15 (1970 - 71) (作画)
    • Star of the Giants: 149, 154, 159, 164, 169, 173, 178 (1971)
    • Mazinger Z: 15 (1973)
    • Isamu the Wilderness Boy: 50 (1974)
    • Judo Sanka: 5, 9, 13, 16 (1974) (作画)
    • Original Genius Bakabon: 60, 69, 75, 83, 95, 107, 117, 185, 187, 201 (1976 - 77)
    • New Giant Star: 52 (1978)
    • New Giant Star 2: 23 (1979)
    • The Rose of Versailles: 2 (1979)
    • Go For It, Tabuchi-kun!! (1979)
    • Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Dinosaur (1980)
    • Moby Dick Five: 1, 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 25 (1980)
    • Go For It, Tabuchi: After the Ball Game (1980)
    • The New Adventures of Gigantor: 15 (1981)
    • Dr. Slump Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island (1981)
    • Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure (1982)
    • Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: The Great Round-the-World Race (1983)
    • Nine (Movie) (1983)
    • Papa Mama Bye bye (1984)
    • Dr. Slump & Arale-chan HoYoYo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle (1984)
    • Murasaki Shikibu The Tale of Genji (1987)
    • Nozomi Witches: 2 (1992)
    • Street Fighter II V: Ending 1 (1995)
    • Thanks For The Courage, Bomberman: I Will Hear (1995) (ボンバーマン原画)
    • Lupin III: Dead or Alive (1996)
    • Lupin III: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996) (Ending Animation)
    • Jungle Emperor Leo (1997)
    • Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002: (Opening 1), (Ending 1), (Ending 2), (Ending 3) (2001 - 02)
    • Daigunder: 1, 39 (2002)
    • Oh My Goddess!: 8, 17, 20, 23, 25 (2005)
    • Anpanman: Opening, 500, Ending Animation (1988 – Ongoing)
  • Production progress (製作進行)
    • Chappy the Witch: 31 (1972)
  • Picture Composition? (画面構成)
    • Touch 2, The Farewell Gift (1986)
    • Touch 3: Don't Pass Me By (1987)
  • Animation Supervision Cooperation (作画監督協力)
    • Street Fighter II V (1995)
  • Animation Supervisor (作画監督)
    • Go For It, Tabuchi: Violent Pennant Contest (1980)
    • Go For It, Tabuchi: After the Ball Game (1980)
    • Dr. Slump Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island (1981)
    • Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure (1982)
    • Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: The Great Round-the-World Race (1983)
    • Nine 3: Final (1984)
    • Dr. Slump & Arale-chan HoYoYo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle (1984)
    • Dr. Slump & Arale-chan Ho-Yo-Yo! Dream Metropolitan Mecha Police (1985)
    • Dr. Slump: 26, 73, 80, 86, 92, 95, 96, 98, 102, 104, 108, 110, 114, 116, 118, 120, 124, 127, 128, 133, 134, 138, 141, 144, 147, 151, 155, 157, 162, 164, 167, 170, 173, 178, 179, 184, 185, 189, 190, 194, 197, 200, 204, 206, 211, 212, 216, 218, 222, 223, 228, 229, 234, 235, 242 (1981 - 86)
    • Touch, Ace Without A Number On His Back (1986)
    • Touch: 1, 6, 12, 18, 23, 28, 33, 40, 55, 56, 78, 79 (1985 - 86)
    • Honey the Bug Dance Megarom Girl 4622 (1987)
    • Sunny Ryoko! You Were There in a Dream (1988)
    • Go! Anpanman: Santa Claus Disappears (1988)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Shining Star's Tear (1989)
    • Madonna: 1, 2 (1988 - 89)
    • Go! Wrestler Gundan (1989)
    • Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and the Christmas Valley (1989)
    • Sunset on Third Street: 18B (1990)
    • Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack (1990)
    • Go! Anpanman: Omusubiman (1990)
    • The High Flying Adventures of Peter Pan (1990) (No specific date)
    • Go! Anpanman: Fly! Fly! Chibigon! (1991)
    • Go! Anpanman: Dokin-chan's Doki-Doki Calendar (1991)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Mysterious Jingle Bells (1991)
    • Anpanman: 1, 13, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 66, 71, 76, 80, 99, 103, 107, 112, 131, 135, 138, 141, 143, 149, 156, 160, 165, 169 (1988 - 92)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Building Block Castle (1992)
    • Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and His Pleasant Friends (1992)
    • Go! Anpanman together (2) (1993)
    • Tama and Friends: 1 (1993)
    • Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big Adventure (1993)
    • Kaiketsu Zorori Movie (1993)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School (1994)
    • Junkers Come Here: Memories of You (1994)
    • Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994)
    • Go! Anpanman: Let's Defeat the Haunted Ship!! (1995)
    • Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and Your Happy Birthday (1995)
    • Street Fighter II V: 1, 17, 22 (1995)
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Legend of the Supermutants: 1 (1996)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes (1996)
    • Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" Punch (1996)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow (1997)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Palm of the Hand to the Sun (1998)
    • Touch: Miss Lonely Yesterday (1998)
    • Go! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage Opens (1999)
    • Go! Anpanman: Tears of the Mermaid Princess (2000)
    • The Boy Who Saw the Wind (2000)
    • Go! Anpanman: Gomira’s Star (2001)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Roll and Lola's Floating Castle (2002)
    • Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002: 52 (2002)
    • Let's Go Anpanman Rubie's Wish (2003)
    • Anime Koten Bungaku Kan: 2 (2003)(No specific date)
    • PoPoLoCrois: 2, 12, 18 (2003 - 04)
    • Go! Anpanman: Nyanii of the Country of Dream Cats (2004)
    • Go! Anpanman: Happy's Big Adventure (2005)
    • Gunparade Orchestra: 10, 13, 17 (2005 - 06)
    • Go! Anpanman: Dolly of the Star of Life (2006)
    • Go! Anpanman: Sing! Dance! Everybody's Christmas (2006)
    • Go! Anpanman: Purun of the Bubble Ball (2007)
    • Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Christmas of Tears (2007)
    • Go! Anpanman: Rinrin the Fairy's Secret (2008)
    • Yanase Takashi Märchen Gekijou: 20, 21, 22 (2008)
    • Go! Anpanman: Franken-Robo-kun's Surprised Christmas (2008)
    • Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars (2009)
    • Let's get started with Anpanman! Song and Gymnastics Manneko Dance (2009)
    • Go! Anpanman: Do your Best Creampanda! The Christmas Adventure (2009)
    • Go! Anpanman: Blacknose and the Magical Song (2010)
    • Go! Anpanman: Red-Nosed Chappy - The Christmas of Courage (2010)
    • Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles (2011)
    • Go! Anpanman: Revive Banana Island (2012)
    • Go! Anpanman: Doremifa Island's Christmas (2012)
    • Go! Anpanman: Fly! The Handkerchief of Hope (2013)
    • Go! Anpanman: Apple Boy and the Wishes For Everyone (2014)
    • Go! Anpanman: Mija and the Magic Lamp (2015)
    • Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the Lovely Christmas Present (2015)
    • Go! Anpanman: Nanda and Runda of the Toy Star (2016)
    • Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure (2017)
    • Go! Anpanman: Shine! Kurun and the Star of Life (2018)
    • Let's go! Anpanman: Sparkle! Princess Vanilla of the Land of Ice Cream (2019)
  • Storyboard (絵コンテ)
    • Dr. Slump: 120 (1983)
    • Anpanman: 411B, 424A (1997)
  • Chief Animator (チーフアニメーター)
    • Nine 2: Sweetheart Declaration (1983)
  • Chief Animation Supervisor (総作画監督)
    • Dr. Slump: 120 (1983) (チーフ作画監督)
    • Touch (1985 - 87)
    • Hiatari Ryōkō! (1987 - 88)
    • Soreike! Anpanman Minami no Umi o Sukue! (1990)
    • Sore Ike! Anpanman: Otanjoubi Series (1995 – 96)
    • Touch: Cross Road (2001)
    • Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 (2001 – 02)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Life section Step 1 Genki 100 times! (2005)
    • Let's get started with Anpanman! Courage Rinrin! Let's have fun Singing and hand-playing Step 2 (2006)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Color, number, shape (2006)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Play with hiragana (2006)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Color/Number/Shape Step 2 Yurin Rinrin! Iro/Kazu/Shape (2006)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! English version Play A・B・C (2006)
    • Anpanman (1988 – Ongoing)
  • Mechanic designer (メカニック・デザイナー)
    • The New Adventures of Gigantor (1980 - 81)
  • Character Designer (キャラクターデザイン)
    • Dr. Slump Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island (1981)
    • Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure (1982)
    • Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: The Great Round-the-World Race (1983)
    • Dr. Slump & Arale-chan HoYoYo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle (1984)
    • Dr. Slump (1981 – 86)
    • Honey the Bug Dance Megarom Girl 4622 (1987)
    • Bug tte Honey (1986 – 87)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Shining Star's Tear (1989)
    • Madonna: 1, 2 (1988 - 89)
    • Go! Wrestler Gundan (1989)
    • Go! Anpanman: Omusubiman (1990)
    • Wrestler Corps Commander Holy Warrior Robin Jr. (1989 – 90)
    • The High Flying Adventures of Peter Pan (1990) (No specific date)
    • Ozanari Dungeon: The Tower of Wind (1991)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Building Block Castle (1992)
    • Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Penguin Villiage is Swelling Then Fair (1993)
    • Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big Adventure (1993)
    • Kaiketsu Zorori Movie (1993)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School (1994)
    • Go! Anpanman: Everyone Get Together! Anpanman World (1994)
    • Junkers Come Here: Memories of You (1994)
    • Go! Anpanman: Let's Defeat the Haunted Ship!! (1995)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes (1996)
    • Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" Punch (1996)
    • Lupin III: The Secret of Twilight Gemini (1996)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow (1997)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Palm of the Hand to the Sun (1998)
    • Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and His Strange Friend (1998)
    • Go! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage Opens (1999)
    • Monster Rancher (1999 - 2000)
    • Go! Anpanman: Tears of the Mermaid Princess (2000)
    • The Boy Who Saw the Wind (2000)
    • Go! Anpanman: Gomira’s Star (2001)
    • Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Roll and Lola's Floating Castle (2002)
    • Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 (2001 – 02)
    • Daigunder (2002)
    • Go for it! Anpanman singing is fun (2003)
    • Let's Go Anpanman Rubie's Wish (2003)
    • Anime Koten Bungaku Kan: 2 (2003) (No specific date)
    • Go! Anpanman: Nyanii of the Country of Dream Cats (2004)
    • Go! Anpanman: Happy's Big Adventure (2005)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Life section Step 1 Genki 100 times! (2005)
    • Go! Anpanman: Dolly of the Star of Life (2006)
    • Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Blue Tears (2006)
    • Let's get started with Anpanman! Courage Rinrin! Let's have fun Singing and hand-playing Step 2 (2006)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Color, number, shape (2006)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Play with Hiragana (2006)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Color/Number/Shape Step 2 Yurin Rinrin! Iro/Kazu/Shape (2006)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! English version Play A・B・C (2006)
    • Go! Anpanman: Purun of the Bubble Ball (2007)
    • Go! Anpanman: Horrorman and Hora-horako (2007)
    • Takashi Yanase fairy tale theater (2008)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Kisetsu no Uta (2008)
    • Go! Anpanman: Rinrin the Fairy's Secret (2008)
    • Go! Anpanman: Hiyahiyahiyarico and Babu-Babu-Baikinman (2008)
    • Yanase Takashi Märchen Gekijou: 1, 20, 21, 22 (2008)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Kisetsu no Uta Kirarafuyu (2008)
    • Let's start with Anpanman! Song and Gymnastics Anpanman Exercise (2009)
    • Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars (2009)
    • Go! Anpanman: Baikinman VS Baikinman!? (2009)
    • Shinjuku Shin-chan: 1, 2 (2008 - 09)
    • Let's get started with Anpanman! Song and Gymnastics Manneko Dance (2009)
    • Go! Anpanman: Blacknose and the Magical Song (2010)
    • Go! Anpanman: Run! The Exciting Anpanman Grand Prix (2010)
    • Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles (2011)
    • Go! Anpanman: Sing and Play! Anpanman and Mori's Treasure (2011)
    • Go! Anpanman: Revive Banana Island (2012)
    • Go! Anpanman: Rhythm and Play - Anpanman and the Strange Parasol (2012)
    • Go! Anpanman: Fly! The Handkerchief of Hope (2013)
    • Go! Anpanman: Mischievous Ghost and Cuddling Together (2013)
    • Go! Anpanman: Apple Boy and the Wishes For Everyone (2014)
    • Go! Anpanman: Mija and the Magic Lamp (2015)
    • Go! Anpanman: Nanda and Runda of the Toy Star (2016)
    • Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure (2017)
    • Go! Anpanman: Shine! Kurun and the Star of Life (2018)
    • Let's go! Anpanman: Sparkle! Princess Vanilla of the Land of Ice Cream (2019)
    • Anpanman (2008 – Ongoing)
    • Anime x Para: Who is Your Hero? (2017 – Ongoing)

Notes

  • Also credited as 前田みのる in some anime. In, Go For It, Tabuchi: After the Ball Game he is credited as まえだみのる

Interviews

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External Links

References

  1. ↑ @naoV47 (11 February 2018). Twitter. Retrieved: 14 August 2020.


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